Obituaries

Don M. Partridge

Don M. Partridge

November 13, 2016

Donal "Don" Merritt Partridge Sr., 86, born February 25, 1930, in Jacksonville to Merritt Ingersoll and Ada LaBaron Partridge, passed away November 13, 2016, doing what he loved best, playing on his back hoe.  Don was a 4th generation water well driller with Partridge Well Drilling, which began in 1892.  He was the President of PWD for 44 years, from...

James William Clarke

James William Clarke

November 13, 2016

James William Clarke, 29, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 13, 2016. He was born in Atlanta, GA on September 23, 1987 to William Earl and Elizabeth Ann (Brodnax) Clarke, III. James came to the area from Atlanta, GA in 2003 and was of the Baptist faith.  He had his private pilot’s license and enjoyed flying helicopters.  James was an...

Barbara Knetge

Barbara Knetge

November 11, 2016

Barbara Knetge, 71, passed away in Green Cove Springs, Florida on Friday, November 11, 2016, in the loving presence of her family.  She was born in Kent, New York, one of fourteen siblings; brothers, John, Tom, Frank, Peter, Wayne, Craig, Gary and Andy; sisters, Mary, Joan, Ruth, Linda and Suzy.  She moved to Pompano Beach, Florida with her husband Bill...

John Early Waltrip, III

John Early Waltrip, III

November 10, 2016

John Early Waltrip III, 91, left this life on November 10, 2016.  Born in Lee Hall, Virginia on October 2, 1925 to John and Stella Waltrip, he was the oldest of two children.  John met the love his life, Lorimer Jacqueline Holzbach, in Willliamsburg, Virginia, while she was still in high school and he was working at Fort Eustis Army...

David Andrew Braswell

David Andrew Braswell

November 9, 2016

David Andrew Braswell, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away November 9, 2016 Please sign the family’s online guestbook BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Janice C. Bush

Janice C. Bush

November 6, 2016

Janice C. Bush, 64, passed away on November 6, 2016 after a long illness. Janice was born in Indianapolis, IN to James and Elizabeth. She relocated to Jacksonville Beach, FL with her family in September 1969. After graduating from Fletcher High School Janice moved to London, England where she lived and worked for three years. Upon returning to the U.S....

Pamela Jean Kendrick

Pamela Jean Kendrick

November 6, 2016

Pam Kendrick, 66, of Palatka, FL passed away November 6, 2016. She was born on February 20, 1950 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Clemens Joseph and Elsie Barbara (Olszewski) Sieraczynski. Pam is survived by her husband, John W. Kendrick, son, Logan Kendrick and brother, Chris Sieraczynski. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday, November 8,...

Charles Rabchenuk

Charles Rabchenuk

November 4, 2016

Charles Rabchenuk, 57, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on November 4, 2016.  Charles was born on January 13, 1959 in Everett, Massachusetts to the late Joseph Donald and Annette Marie (Iammarino) Rabchenuk. He came to the area in 2001 from Massachusetts.  Charles wanted for nothing and was a gentle, warm hearted, eccentric man who enjoyed having family and friends around. ...

James "Jim" Robert Tudor

James "Jim" Robert Tudor

November 3, 2016

James “Jim” Tudor, 80, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Jacksonville, passed away November 3, 2016. He was born in Central City, KY on October 21, 1936 to parents Robert Marion and Ada Mae (Vincent) Tudor. James served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a member of American Legion since 1993. He is predeceased by his...

James "Jim" William Conaway

James "Jim" William Conaway

November 3, 2016

James “Jim” Conaway, 82, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016.  He was born on June 6, 1934 in Fairmount, IL to the late Floyd Everett and Hazel Southworth Conaway. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He retired from the Duval County School Board after 30 years of dedicated service and was a...

Francis S. Rabideau

Francis S. Rabideau

November 2, 2016

Francis S. Rabideau, 79, of Orange Park, Florida went peacefully into the arms of his Lord with his wife by his side on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.  Mr. Rabideau was born on September 28, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Archie F. and Elizabeth A. (Strickland) Rabideau. He was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida and a member of...

David G Wade

David G Wade

October 31, 2016

David G. Wade, 90, of St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016. Mr. Wade was born on December 21, 1925 in Old Town, Florida to the late Hector McNiell and Gladys (Barnett) Wade. He was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida and a member of the Swiss Cove Christian Church. Mr. Wade proudly served his country he...

Dr. Virginia R. Hash

Dr. Virginia R. Hash

October 30, 2016

Dr. Virginia R. Hash, 89, of Middleburg, FL passed away on October 30, 2016.  She was born in rural Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Lars Peter and Elizabeth Larson on September 23, 1927.  She graduated from Ames High School and went on to Iowa State University where she received her teaching degree in Home Economics.  She taught at several rural...

John Curtis "JC" Gill

John Curtis "JC" Gill

October 29, 2016

John Curtis Gill "J.C", 36, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2016. J.C was born in Jacksonville on March 27, 1980. He was a life long Florida resident who enjoyed the beach, surfing, playing volleyball, basketball and baseball. He had a smile that would light up a room and loved to make people laugh. He was...

Clyde Charles Mattson

Clyde Charles Mattson

October 28, 2016

Clyde Charles Mattson, 77, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 28, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

Laurette "Laurie" M. McAnaney

October 28, 2016

Laurette “Laurie” M. McAnaney, 90, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 28, 2016.  She was born on February 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Clara (Rapp) Pope.  Mrs. McAnaney was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Poway, CA.  She was a volunteer for 25 years at the Palomar Hospital in...

Kenneth W. Martin

Kenneth W. Martin

October 22, 2016

Kenneth W. Martin, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida passed on Saturday, October 22, 2016.  He was born on October 8, 1955 in Anniston, Alabama to parents Leo David and Jonell (Howell) Martin. Ken had been in the Jacksonville area for 25 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed going to gun ranges, the beach and fishing.  Ken was an...

Claude Phillip Hardesty

Claude Phillip Hardesty

October 19, 2016

Claude Phillip Hardesty, 77, of Orange Park, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.

Jo Nell Hiers

Jo Nell Hiers

October 19, 2016

Jo Nell Hiers, 96, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 19, 2016.  She was born on March 4, 1920 in Hemingway, SC to the late James and Mae Bell (Jordan) Ray.  Mrs. Hiers was a homemaker and had been a resident of Clay County for 50 years.  She most enjoyed taking care of her family who will miss her...

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

William "Bill" Edward Carter, RPH

October 18, 2016

William Edward Carter (Bill), was born December 20, 1928 in Lake City, Florida and Passed into heaven on Tuesday October 18, 2016.  He is predeceased by the love of his life his wife of 59 years; Helen Yeager Carter, his oldest son, William E. Carter II, (Chip was taken to heaven at the age of 18). His parents; J. E....